Baccalaureate degree or coursework in a social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.
Applicants to graduate programs in Arts and Sciences typically have a minimum GPA of at least a 3.0 on all undergraduate work. In exceptional cases, applicants may be considered with at least a 2.5 GPA on all undergraduate work, or at least a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Completion of the University of South Alabama on-line Graduate Application for Admission.
Official academic transcripts from each college or university attended, even if the applicant did not earn credit at the institution.
Submission of a statement of purpose-approximately two (2), single-spaced pages in length-that provides an intellectual autobiography of the applicant, an indication of the applicant's areas of specialized interest within sociology, and a description of the applicant's academic and career goals.
One (1) writing sample, preferably generated for evaluation in completed coursework toward the baccalaureate degree.
Two (2) letters of recommendation that detail the applicant's capacity for success in, and for timely completion of, a master's program of study. Each letter of recommendation should also address the applicant's ability and willingness to work cooperatively within the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work and cooperatively among the University of South Alabama's broader academic community. Both letters of recommendation must be written by college or university faculty members who are familiar with the applicant's academic work.

Minimum TOEFL: 71
Minimum IELTS: 6.0
TOFEL PBT - 525